Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
Social Monetize ("the Site"), operated at socialmonetize.com, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Email address - if you subscribe to our newsletter via MailerLite. We do not require account creation to use the Site.
- Contact messages - if you reach out to us via email.
Information collected automatically
- Analytics data - we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage data such as page views, tool interactions, search queries, and click events. GA4 uses cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions. Data is processed by Google under their Privacy Policy.
- Server logs - standard server logs such as IP address (anonymized), browser type, referring URL, and timestamps may be collected by our hosting provider (Railway) for security and performance purposes.
3. Local Storage
Your tool stack, compare selections, and site preferences are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear it at any time through your browser settings.
4. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies - required for basic site functionality such as theme preference.
- Analytics cookies - Google Analytics 4 sets cookies (e.g.,
_ga,_ga_*) to measure site usage and understand visitor behaviour. These cookies expire after 2 years for returning visitor recognition or 24 hours for session tracking.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect site functionality.
5. How We Use Your Information
- To improve tool recommendations and site content.
- To understand how visitors use the Site and optimise the user experience.
- To send newsletter updates if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- To respond to inquiries and support requests.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Google Analytics 4 - website analytics and event tracking.
- MailerLite - newsletter subscription management and email delivery.
- Anthropic (Claude) - powers our AI chat assistant. Chat messages are sent to Anthropic's API for processing. Please do not share personal or sensitive information in the chat. See Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
- Railway - our hosting infrastructure provider.
We may also link to third-party tool websites. Some links are affiliate links (see our Affiliate Disclosure). These external sites have their own privacy policies which we encourage you to review.
7. Data Retention
Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default settings (14 months). Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. We do not maintain user accounts or store personal data on our servers beyond what is described above.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt out of analytics tracking by disabling cookies or using browser extensions.
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email.
- Request deletion of any personal data we hold about you.
- Request information about what data we have collected.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at [email protected].